NUT PROTEST : WIKE WARNS AGAINST POLITICISING INSECURITY. (PHOTO).

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 NUT Protest : Wike Warns Against Politicising Insecurity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against politicising insecurity amid protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, over the killing and abduction of school staff and children in Oyo State. Teachers stormed the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to condemn the killing of Michael Oyedokun and to demand the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area. The FCT minister addressed the protesters on Tuesday, saying the federal government is on its toes working to secure the rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers. Wike urged protesters to avoid turning the tragedy into a political issue and to give security efforts time to produce results. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, explained that the nationwide solidarity protest was to condemn the killing of the teacher and abduction of the school chil...

SUSPECTED DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK IN KADUNA RESULTS IN DEATHS OF FOUR CHILDREN, OTHERS INFECTED. (PHOTO).


 Suspected Diphtheria Outbreak In Kaduna Results In Deaths Of Four Children, Others Infected


A suspected diphtheria outbreak in Zaria, Kaduna State, has tragically led to the deaths of four children and left at least five others infected, raising urgent concerns over public health preparedness in the region.


One of the affected residents, Mallam Bashir Magaji Basharata of Kwarbai in Zaria City, shared the heartbreaking loss of his daughter to the disease. He revealed that three of his other children are now showing symptoms consistent with diphtheria, including swollen necks, labored breathing, and loss of speech.


Basharata stated that his daughter was rushed to Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) in Shika for emergency care but unfortunately passed away despite the efforts of medical staff.


He also reported that four other children with similar symptoms have been admitted to Kakaki Primary Health Care Clinic in a nearby community.


In response, Dr. Bello Jamoh, Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board, confirmed that the state has been battling diphtheria outbreaks for the past ten months. While not initially aware of this specific case, he assured swift government action.


Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the throat and nose. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications such as breathing difficulties, heart failure, paralysis, and even death. Vaccination remains the most effective preventive measure.


Health officials are urging residents across Kaduna State to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they or their children display symptoms associated with diphtheria.

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